}}{{tnr}}'''Margaret Craven''' is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Maine State Senate]]. Craven was first elected in November of 2008 with her term expiring in 2012. Craven also served in the [[Maine House of Representatives]] from 2002 to 2008. In addition to being a Senator, Craven is a Respite Coordinator and Group Home Administrator.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Margaret Craven''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Maine State Senate]], representing District 16. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

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Craven served in the [[Maine House of Representatives]] from 2002 to 2008.

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==Biography==

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Craven's professional experience includes working as a respite coordinator and group home administrator.

==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Craven served on the following committees:

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|year = 2013

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Health and Human Services

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|Chair1 = Chair

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|Joint1 = Yes

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===2011-2012===

===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Craven has been appointed to these committees:

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Craven served on these committees:

Craven represents Maine Senate District 16. District 16 includes a portion of Androscoggin County<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/ "Maine Senate" Senator Listing by County]</ref>.

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|State = Maine

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|year = 2009

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Appropriations and Financial Affairs

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|Joint1 = Yes

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==Elections==

==Elections==

===2012===

===2012===

::''See also: [[Maine State Senate elections, 2012]]''

::''See also: [[Maine State Senate elections, 2012]]''

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Craven is running for re-election in 2012. She is running unopposed in the June 12, 2012 Democratic primary and will face [[Robert Reed]] (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2012/2012candidate.pdf ''Maine Secretary of State'' "Primary Candidate List," June 12, 2012]</ref>

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===2010===

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Craven won re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 12, 2012, Democratic primary and defeated [[Robert Reed]] (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2012/2012candidate.pdf ''Maine Secretary of State'' "Primary Candidate List," accessed June 12, 2012]</ref>

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{{Election box 2012

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|Chamber = Maine State Senate, District 16, General Election

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|party1 = Democratic

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|party2 = Republican

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|winner1 = Margaret Craven

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|Inc1 = Y

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|candidate2 = Robert Reed

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|votes1 = 10208

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|votes2 = 4933

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===2010===

:: ''See also: [[Maine State Senate elections, 2010]]''

:: ''See also: [[Maine State Senate elections, 2010]]''

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Craven won re-election to the 16th district seat in the November 2nd general election. <ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/prior10-11.htm#nov2010 Maine Official Election Results]</ref> She had no primary opposition. [[Joel Kase]] ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on [[Maine State Senate elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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Craven won re-election to the 16th District seat in the November 2nd general election.<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/prior10-11.htm#nov2010 ''Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions'', "Official 2010 Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014]</ref> She had no primary opposition. [[Joel Kase]] ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on [[Maine State Senate elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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===2008===

===2008===

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:: ''See also: [[Maine State Senate elections, 2008]]''

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On November 4, 2008, Carven ran for District 16 of the [[Maine State Senate]], beating Corey Troup.

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On November 4, 2008, Carven ran for District 16 of the [[Maine State Senate]], beating Corey Troup.<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2008/tabs-can-sr-101-151-11-08.html ''Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions'', "Official 2008 State House Election Results," accessed February 18, 2014]</ref>

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<ref>[http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2008/tabs-can-ss-11-08.html ''Maine State Senate official election results for 2008'']</ref>

2010

Craven won re-election to the 16th District seat in the November 2nd general election.[2] She had no primary opposition. Joel Kase ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Craven is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Craven raised a total of $83,717 during that time period. This information was last updated on September 12, 2013.[5]